650,000 federal paychecks at risk, as IT, workforce challenges threaten National Finance Center - The Federal Report

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Federal News Network - The Federal Report - August 17, 2023

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650,000 federal paychecks at risk, as IT, workforce challenges threaten National Finance Center

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